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America’s peanut crunching, sunflower spitting, base stealing pastime recently received a facelift when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred noticed that baseball no longer attracts a widespread audience like it used to. It seemed as though other sports were heading in a new direction and baseball lagged in the past and after hasty consideration, the MLB determined that “streamlining” the game would open the doors of the future to a broader audience — unfortunately, this decision was about as effective as hitting into a double play. The commissioner’s office failed to consider the rippling repercussions of modifying old rules and thus incited a predominantly negative reactions from tendered fans and players alike. The desired effects of eliminating the four-pitch intentional walk, implementing instant replay, and punishing aggressive sliding tactics, has obviously caused baseball more harm than good.

In a healthy relationship between two people—whether it be romantic, platonic, or within family—we must be prepared to give and receive unconditional love. Healthy relationships thrive on the ability to trust and respect one another. However, relationships that lack the willingness to reciprocate ethical decisions can become stained. Healthy living is possible when two people in a relationship both equally practice habits that benefit both sides.

When looking for colleges, many students choose to focus on specific aspects of schools. For example, some students choose to look at campus size, others look at academic offerings or at sports. Many college counselors will suggest you start looking at colleges junior year, or earlier if possible. It is also recommended that you visit campuses before applying.

As summer nears, look no further than the night sky for the season’s main events. Whether you plan a day trip around them or simply admire them from your own porch, these upcoming astronomy events are determined to dazzle. Enjoy–you may just find a new pass time.

To those who value art, activism, or individuality, symbolism plays a large role. While we, as young people, strive to free ourselves from societal norms, we find comfort in representation through these symbols. Symbolism is involved in many aspects of our daily lives, from the icons on our computer screens to pride flags.

When I was a child, I was infatuated with teenage life. Thinking back, it’s understandable why I envisioned my ideal high school wardrobe and planned each prom—I grew up with the Disney Channel Original Movie lens on adolescence. Becoming a teenager represented self-expression, discovery, and yes, a slew of superficial details that decorated the entire dream.

From the homemade press to the slopes, ON3P skis will not disappoint. What started out of a garage in Tacoma as a mission to create better skis for personal use has turned into an 8400 of warehouse producing and distributing skis to over 10 different countries. Yet they are not like the other ski brands. ON3P makes sure every step of the process in building their skis is done all by hand in their Portland, Oregon warehouse. And it isn’t just the skis that are all handmade. Almost all the tools used to build the skis are handmade as well, such as the ski press, heat box, to the tables, etc. Anything that they can build, they will. The press is even made with old fire hoses!

It’s 6:30 on a Wednesday night and senior Henry Kayser has just finished practice with his tennis partner, Max Diess, he’s tired and longs for his thirst to be quenched. He turns and unzips his backpack, out comes a green tinted bottle, it’s the notorious Alō beverage.

As students returned from Spring Break, they were greeted with an ominous set of double doors at the main entrance; many assumed this was due to the recent school shootings that have occurred across America. However, the plans for the new doors were made a few years ago, and after a donation from Joe Weston – the same donor who funded the Commons – it became possible.

For most people, Sandy is just the town they drive through on their way to Mt Hood, but to me, it’s the place I call home. Sandy holds a population of 11,000 and is a light 45 minute drive to Portland. Sandy is famous for our Joe’s Donuts, a local donut shop that gets plenty of business from skiers on their way to the slopes and still is home to one of the last standing “Blockbuster Movies” in the world.

Portland. Gone. But the question is, when? Most people on the West Coast are well aware of the fact that we are due to be hit with a massive earthquake that has the potential to destroy entire cities.Portland and the surrounding areas are especially sussentable. Bridges would be wrecked making it so people couldn’t easily get from one side of the city to the other and old brick buildings would purverize from the shaking.